WorldUpdated November 8

Nov. 7 demonstrations continue after strike; early count excludes Paris

Nov. 7 brought further demonstrations, not a confirmed nationwide strike. Independent Arabia reported that by early afternoon about 7,000 people had taken part in 68 demonstrations outside Paris, citing sources close to the Interior Minister; the count did not include Paris. At around 3 p.m., a permitted union march was proceeding calmly from Place de la République toward Place de la Nation. Separately, police cordoned off a Yellow Vests gathering at Place de la Concorde, where authorities had banned the gathering. Asharq News reported later clashes in Paris and police cordoning off Place de la Nation that evening; tear gas and rubber bullets were used during the clashes. It said Paris protests had entered their fourth week, with demands extending from education to unemployment and other issues, as unions and Yellow Vests joined. Independent Arabia reported that a government meeting with unions and employers was scheduled for Nov. 9.

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Coverage started November 8